Independent Reviewer

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA Recruitment presents an Independent Reviewer role in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will compile financial statements for individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, and perform independent reviews using Caseware. IFRS for SME expertise and accurate tax computations are essential.

Requirements include SAIPA/SAICA membership and 1–2 years post-article experience. Proficiency in Pastel and MS Office is desired to support working papers and client information gathering.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ post article experience in accounting/auditing.
• Experience in performing independent reviews.
• Proficiency in Caseware and drafting financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SME and tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Compile annual financial statements for individuals, trusts, CCs and companies and perform independent reviews.
• Gather client information and draft financial statements.
• Prepare working paper files and address review queries.
• Process and reconcile annual transactions; calculate income and deferred taxes.
• Assist with finalisation and ensure monthly targets are met.

Skills

Independent reviewer

Caseware proficiency

IFRS for SME

Excel

Pastel

Financial statements drafting

Tax computations

Education

SAIPA/SAICA membership

Tools

Caseware

Pastel

MS Office

Job description

Ready to put your accounting expertise to work in a role where accuracy, technical skill and client service really matter?Our client is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewer to join their Port Elizabeth team. If you have strong CaseWare skills, solid IFRS for SME knowledge and enjoy taking financial statements from working papers through to finalisation, this could be the perfect next move.

Responsibilities:

• Compile annual financial statements for individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, perform independent review and attend to all related administration requirements.
• Gather client information.
• Draft financial statements and provide accounting assistance where necessary.
• Prepare working paper files.
• Resolve review queries from Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalization.
• Process and reconcile annual transactions from source documents.
• Calculate and account for income tax and deferred tax.
• Prepare tax computations for individuals, trusts, close corporations, and companies.
• Preparation of budget; control of targets to ensure monthly targets are met.

Requirements:

• Membership of Professional Body (e.g. SAIPA / SAICA).
• 1 - 2 years’ post article experience in an accounting/auditing environment.
• Experience in performing independent reviews.
• Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of Excel and Pastel.
• Caseware proficiency essential, including drafting of financial statements in Caseview.
• Proficient in application of IFRS for SME.
• Experienced in preparation of Company, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors, and personal financial statements.
• Proficient in providing accounting assistance and passing adjusting journal entries to take accounting records to financial statement level.
• Proficient in calculating tax (including deferred tax) for companies, close corporations, trusts, sole proprietors, and personal financial statements.